Crusty Trucker Posted September 17 Share Posted September 17 This is a serious and somber post and I hope it is taken as such: This is a sad and difficult topic to broach, but after this week of posts reporting the passing of thee more well known and sorely missed old car hobbyists and probably other active but lesser known not reported, maybe the forum administrators might consider the addition of an "In Memoriam" forum section to collect and organize announcements and tributes to these revered folks. This proposed forum could include others involved in the automotive industries from nationally known collectors, designers, race car drivers, restorers, and any associated figures, and might include brief biography or synopsis of their contributions. This is just a suggestion and not an easy one to make, but I feel that it would add a tone of respect to the memories of those who have passed on. P.S. Current demographics of the hobby as we know it, place most members well into in the 60 and older range, and many into their 80's. With another generation coming up, memories of these older people need to be better documented. Please comment. 18 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alsancle Posted September 17 Share Posted September 17 I'm not against this idea. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bhigdog Posted September 17 Share Posted September 17 How depressing................Bob 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry Bond Posted September 17 Share Posted September 17 Sure, separate section fior memorials is ok, but not to the exclusion of news items. Terry 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bills Auto Works Posted September 17 Share Posted September 17 (edited) I would definitely agree that this would be a good idea! Several other forums I am on have them & they seem to work well. Yes the whole idea is depressing, but death is a fact of life. Being able to click on a thread about a gentleman that you knew once in a while to bring back memories would be nice. God Bless Bill https://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/threads/nationwide-single-car-transport-hauling-open-or-enclosed.614419/ Edited September 17 by Bills Auto Works (see edit history) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve_Mack_CT Posted September 18 Share Posted September 18 I was thinking same the other day. The hobby has a history of it's own worth preserving. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pmhowe Posted September 18 Share Posted September 18 I think it is an excellent idea. Thank you for suggesting it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gwells Posted September 18 Share Posted September 18 I run a niche forum covering a competitive hobby and for over a decade have had a section called 'The Eternal Podium' where threads about notable hobby figures who have pased away are placed. Is it depressing... yes, but it is a celebration as well. A lot of forums have a section where new members are asked to post to introduce themselves. "The Eternal Podium" is the place where we say goodbye. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1935Packard Posted September 18 Share Posted September 18 This is a very good idea. Sad, but good. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
31Buick96S Posted September 18 Share Posted September 18 I’m in favor of this idea. Thanks for the suggestion. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
46 woodie Posted September 18 Share Posted September 18 I can't tell you how many times I run into people and ask about someone that I only see a few times a year and they let me know that they have passed away. I don't think it's a bad idea to let us know someone has passed. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raysgraham Posted September 18 Share Posted September 18 Good idea ! Like 46 Woodie I also ask about someone and find out that they have passed 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Shaw Posted September 18 Share Posted September 18 I don't disagree, but I think there should be a time limit for how long the listings stay on the forum. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John348 Posted September 18 Share Posted September 18 I think it is a great idea, but there needs to be some sort of confirmation of the information, not just hearsay, which could be more work for someone. I was at an outing up in the Bronx on Saturday with my Union that I retired from and there was a bit of a mix up with some one who said to be deceased and wasn't, (brothers in this case) and photo was placed of the wrong person, and the wrong photo of a person who had the same name of another who was still alive. (It was a real common Irish name, but...) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Gariepy Posted September 18 Share Posted September 18 Im not in favor of an "In Memoriam" forum. The general forum gives topics the most exposure. Buried their own forum they would get lost. 5 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John348 Posted September 18 Share Posted September 18 Peter raises a valid point. I drive past cemeteries but never look at the names on the stones. Now thinking about it if it's posted in General Discussion I know I would be more apt to take notice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bills Auto Works Posted September 18 Share Posted September 18 The announcement of a fellow car guys passing should be posted in the General Section for a time to be determined (maybe three days) and then moved to a specific section created for memorials and those should never be deleted! I don't look at the names on headstones as I am driving by, because my eyes are on the road! God bless, Bill https://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/threads/nationwide-single-car-transport-hauling-open-or-enclosed.614419/ 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gwells Posted September 18 Share Posted September 18 Bill, That's the way it usually happens at my hobby fourm. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alsancle Posted September 18 Share Posted September 18 2 hours ago, Peter Gariepy said: Im not in favor of an "In Memoriam" forum. The general forum gives topics the most exposure. Buried their own forum they would get lost. That is because people don't read the forum correctly using the "unread content" button. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Gregush Posted September 18 Share Posted September 18 Even our club (Rose City Model T Club) has a list of members that have passed right in the front of the roster. While not in front, Dodge Brothers Club and Model T Ford Club of America magazines have a list of members that have passed away recently. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Karen Posted September 19 Share Posted September 19 2 hours ago, Peter Gariepy said: Im not in favor of an "In Memoriam" forum. The general forum gives topics the most exposure. Buried their own forum they would get lost. Well, when I die, I'm not going to tell anyone,and I'm not going to post it in a general category next to a carburetor problem! 1 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bills Auto Works Posted September 19 Share Posted September 19 (edited) 43 minutes ago, Super Karen said: Well, when I die, I'm not going to tell anyone,and I'm not going to post it in a general category next to a carburetor problem! Well, when I die I am going to request that I be buried FACE DOWN so that the one or two guys that don't like it when I speak the truth, can kiss my old, shriveled @ss😅 God Bless Bill https://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/threads/nationwide-single-car-transport-hauling-open-or-enclosed.614419/ Edited September 19 by Bills Auto Works (see edit history) 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry Bond Posted September 19 Share Posted September 19 Then there is the "security" issue too. I did not think of that when posting recently about my friend Neil. I was asked to remove the post by his daughter. Sad, but that's the time we live in today. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walt G Posted September 19 Share Posted September 19 6 hours ago, Terry Bond said: Sad, but that's the time we live in today. indeed very sad, that we can't honor our friends with a few words and remembrances of respect. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John348 Posted September 19 Share Posted September 19 On 9/18/2023 at 8:02 PM, Super Karen said: Well, when I die, I'm not going to tell anyone,and I'm not going to post it in a general category next to a carburetor problem! Pretty optimistic thinking you will still have control over these things when you pass on. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Karen Posted September 19 Share Posted September 19 3 hours ago, John348 said: Pretty optimistic thinking you will still have control over these things when you pass on 😁😁😁 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gwells Posted Friday at 11:26 PM Share Posted Friday at 11:26 PM This thread seems to be fading away, but I wanted to share one link to a thread in my "Eternal Podium" subforum at Slotblog.net. Please read the posts made to it. Tommy Flythe, 1955-2021 If you don't think this sort of subforum is worth doing, so be it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Karen Posted Saturday at 01:37 AM Share Posted Saturday at 01:37 AM Most every comment was positive except for the moderator... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve_Mack_CT Posted Saturday at 02:10 AM Share Posted Saturday at 02:10 AM Again, I don't see a downside but it seems it doesn't have mod support. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fordy Posted Saturday at 02:40 AM Share Posted Saturday at 02:40 AM Don't the moderators work for the membership? They exist to prevent things getting unruly or abusive and out of hand. The democratic process should come into play and since there seems to be more than enough support then it needs to be done even if a moderator(s) wants to be against it - it is not actually their forum after all it is ours! Come on guys in charge create the sub forum being asked for! - If in doubt conduct a poll and majority wins. Steve 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bills Auto Works Posted Saturday at 11:29 AM Share Posted Saturday at 11:29 AM On 9/22/2023 at 7:26 PM, gwells said: This thread seems to be fading away, but I wanted to share one link to a thread in my "Eternal Podium" subforum at Slotblog.net. Please read the posts made to it. Tommy Flythe, 1955-2021 If you don't think this sort of subforum is worth doing, so be it. That was really nice, sir. Thank you for sharing a fine example! With the obvious support from membership for this subforum, there is no reason it should not be added. Not only would it be a celebration of life for each particular gentleman, but in a small way it would help the healing process for his forum friends who could not attend any kind of funeral in person. As I stated earlier, one could go back months/years later to read nd remember their friend anytime they wanted. Besides...There are already a "buttload" of subforums, so one more could not possibly be a burden. God bless, Bill https://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/threads/nationwide-single-car-transport-hauling-open-or-enclosed.614419/ 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Dobbin Posted 16 hours ago Share Posted 16 hours ago I thought it was a real nice idea. I often wished I could look up older aquaintances fates. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Moskowitz Posted 4 hours ago Share Posted 4 hours ago R-E-L-A-X as Aaron Rodgers says----we will be adding a new forum for this purpose. 2 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Bruce aka First Born Posted 3 hours ago Share Posted 3 hours ago As an aside to this discussion, I have a suggestion. I hope to miniate it for mine. Task someone with notifying the forum when one passes. I plan to leave instructions to one or both my sons to do so. Logon and pass word. Then we are not left wondering "wonder what happened to " as we mostly are now. As in, wonder about F&J! Have not seen Frank here or the HAMB for awhile. Ben 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Dobbin Posted 5 minutes ago Share Posted 5 minutes ago Now at almost 78 years young, I read the Great Race web site and see great guys I raced against, now gone. As a "Young Gun" in the 80's & 90's I admired all the older guys still racing and being competitive into their 70's. Reading of them crossing the final finish line without the fanfare of finishing the Great Race, gives me chance to remember them and the times we shared this great journey of life. Often I think back to those races, and wonder what they did following their Great Adventures. I took up touring with AACA & the VMCCA on Glidden Tours, Sentimental, Founders and Regional Tours and met many more wondrful antique car people. Some of those folks are gone now too, but I can know of that due to my regular stops right here at the AACA Forums. The new thread will replace the need to read all the specialized Forums. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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